2023 Kia Carnival - Maintenance & Specs
The 2023 Kia Carnival belongs to a Kia Carnival lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 5 model years, from 2022 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 3.5L, 3.5L V6. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (s8). The 2023 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2022) and later (2026) Carnival model years also documented.
It takes 0W-20 full synthetic oil, 5.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include Long Life coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, SP-IV transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 15 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 26 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around unknown or other (14), structure (9), chest clip, buckle, harness (2). A representative report reads: "Our Carnival had the SC266 recall repair done on July 3rd, 2023, at 3074 miles. Then our [XXX] daughter was injured as a result of the safety function not..." There are 4 safety recalls on record; one covers: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 19 city / 26 highway MPG, 22 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,000.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 5.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SP |
| Oil filter | Bosch 3323 |
| EPA combined | 22 MPG |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Long Life |
| Open recalls on record | 4 |
| Technical service bulletins | 55 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.